After suffering through a motorcycle accident and the grueling effects of long-distance running, Rob Goodenough turned his head toward the art of cycling. His doctor pointed out that cycling would be a great form of rehabilitation for his injured right knee. Since then, however, Goodenough has adopted cycling as a way of life—not just for […]
Rob Goodenough
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The thin green dollar
Your cover story about game wardens (“For the love of nature,” Sept. 10) states there are too few of them, they are deputized federal agents, they start at $41,000 per year, they have trouble recruiting due to collegiate requirements, and they depend upon fine money to finance this incredibly important job that they do. […]
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Superb squash
Wearing bright hues of yellow, green, or sun-struck orange, the gourds, pumpkins, and winter squash of autumn set the tone for the colorful season ahead. As sure as baseball comes to an end and leaves tumble to the ground, these rotund fruits—potent symbols of harvest bounty everywhere they grow—make their way into our soups, dinners, […]
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Clubs & Meetings
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the […]
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Spiritual
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy […]
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Farmer’s Markets
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and […]
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Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]
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Health
SANSUM CLINIC offers a diabetes essentials class Oct. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A macular degeneration class is Oct. 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. A diabetes and pre-diabetes nutrition class is Oct. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. The clinic is […]
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Art
FREE ART CLASSES are offered for elementary school aged kids through adults on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon at Bethany Church, 4849 Bethany Lane, Orcutt. Info: lindablevins.com or 929-0683. THE GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER presents the exhibition “Re-hacer/Des-echos 2009” featuring the work of Juan Manuel Perez Salazar through […]
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Learning
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING present a Volunteer Orientation and Training on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the United Way Building, 1660 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-8000 or community@partnersincaring.org. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Santa Maria branch, holds its monthly meeting with the topic “Understanding Today’s Finances” on Oct. […]
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Recreation
THE DUNES CENTER presents its third annual Coreopsis Cup golf tournament on Oct. 9 with a shotgun start at noon at the Monarch Dunes Golf Course in Nipomo. Info: 343-2455, Ext. 201. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “Standup Paddle Boarding Class” Oct. 17, […]
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Kids & Family
THE NIPOMO SWAPMEET holds a Halloween Bucks Giveaway for kids on Oct. 11, 18, and 25 at noon at the Swapmeet in Nipomo. Cost is $3. Info: 929-7000. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB presents Youth Basketball League Sing-Ups on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the club, 901 N. Railroad, Santa Maria. […]